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Masterpieces of Jewish Children’s Literature

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sun, 24 May 2026 01:00:39 +0000

Some of the Most Beloved Jewish Bedtime Stories For many of us, some of the best memories from childhood involve stories—stories that our parents read to us before bed, stories that helped us learn the fundamentals of language and reading. They are stories that inform our entire lives, that resonate with us from decade to decade. Here are some of the most cherished books our loved ones read to us...

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A History of Jewish Wine

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sat, 23 May 2026 02:51:29 +0000

Fermented Grape Juice Has Long Been a Part of Jewish Tradition Wine has long played an integral role in Jewish culture, central to many Jewish religious practices. The Passover Seder calls for four cups of wine to symbolize different features of redemption. A cup of wine with the Kiddush blessing commonly ushers in Shabbat. Wine is featured during Purim and is traditionally used to sanctify a...

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The Tantalizing Smells at a Jewish Bakery

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:54:38 +0000

The Wide Variety of Baked Goodies You Can Expect One of the constants in Jewish culture, both in modern times and throughout history, has been the Jewish bakery. Often a communal hub, the bakery has been an integral party of holidays and rituals, as well as a place where patrons knew that the fare complied with dietary laws. Typically, family-owned and operated, Jewish bakeries have been key to...

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Dreidel Experiences a Renaissance

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:47:25 +0000

Game Continues to Rise in Popularity Dreidel is just a children’s game, right…a way for kids to enjoy Hanukkah. Not anymore! Over the last 20 years, there’s been a marked resurgence in interest in the traditional Jewish game, with much of the expansion of interest found among adults. There are now competitive dreidel leagues, dreidel video games and virtual dreidel platforms. What Is Dreidel?

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Emile Berliner—The Father of Modern Sound

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:18:00 +0000

The Jewish Inventor Who Set the Stage for the Modern Recording Industry Though most music is digital in the 21st century, the recording industry would likely not be the behemoth that it is without the involvement of Emile Berliner, a physicist and inventor on a par with the legendary Thomas Edison. A contemporary of Edison’s, Berliner contributed important discoveries in a wide range of...

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Smoked Fish in Jewish Cuisine

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:06:40 +0000

Why Is It So Prevalent? What Are the Different Methods for Smoking Fish? What Are the Popular Types of Smoked Fish in Jewish Cuisine? When you think of Jewish cuisine, you naturally think of smoked fish, whether it’s kippered salmon, nova lox, whitefish, mackerel or trout. Why is smoked fish such a tradition within the Jewish community? What are the most popular types of smoked fish and how are...

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Sephardic and Ashkenazi Culture and Cuisine

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:29:22 +0000

The History and Distinguishing Features of the Two Primary Diaspora Groups Most non-Jewish people in the West have heard the terms “Sephardic” and “Ashkenazi,” but few understand the differences or the significance of these distinctions. Let’s take a closer look at these two distinct cultures, how they originated, and what makes them unique. Sephardic Judaism The term “Sephardic” comes from the...

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The Jewish Genius Who Pioneered the Video Game

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:28:14 +0000

Ralph Baer—The So-Called “Father of Video Games” In 1972, Atari released a relatively new product, a coin-operated game that had a screen and used video technology…they called it Pong and it took bowling alleys and bars by storm. Though it seems almost paleolithic compared to the technology available today, it was a huge technological breakthrough, based on the work and research of a German-born...

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Jewish Philanthropy—Cultural Origins and Storied Practitioners

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:14:37 +0000

The Theological and Cultural Underpinnings of Jewish Giving | Historical Figures Who Have Set the Standard The commitment to giving back is a core belief within the Jewish faith. Studies consistently show that nearly half of the nation’s largest philanthropic donors are Jewish and that Jewish people consistently give more per capita than other demographic groups, with an estimated 75%

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Interesting Things You May Not Have Known about Purim

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:59:23 +0000

Some of the Unknown Facts and Traditions Surrounding the “Festival of Lots” Purim, also known as the “Festival of Lots,” is almost here, with the holiday being celebrated from sundown on Monday, March 2 until sundown on Tuesday, March 3. Also known as the “Jewish Carnival” due to its highly festive nature, Purim pays homage to the prevention of the slaughter of the Jewish people in the Achaemenid...

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